Sponsored message
Logged in as
Audience-funded nonprofit news
radio tower icon laist logo
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
Subscribe
  • Listen Now Playing Listen
  • Listen Now Playing Listen

The LA Report

The LA Report is your daily update on the top news stories in the Los Angeles region, brought to you by LAist News. Hosted by Austin Cross, Nereida Moreno and Julia Paskin on weekdays and Josie Huang on the weekends.

Support The LA Report today

The LA Report relies on listener support to bring you the podcasts and reporting you value.
  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 6:31
    Who went home with Oscar gold at last night's Academy Awards? Delays are jeopardizing a project in the San Fernando Valley aimed at capturing stormwater and alleviating flooding. A new brightly plumed bird finds a home in the Southland.

    Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com

    Oscars 2024 Recap, Landfill Conversion Project Faces Barriers & A New Bird In Town — The A.M. Edition
    Who went home with Oscar gold at last night's Academy Awards? Delays are jeopardizing a project in the San Fernando Valley aimed at capturing stormwater and alleviating flooding. A new brightly plumed bird finds a home in the Southland.

    Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:23
    Daylight saving time begins today, so we're bringing you a look at efforts to get rid of the time change in California. Los Angeles County is experimenting with artificial intelligence to predict who will become unhoused. And if you need some last-minute plans to watch the Oscars, we've got you covered.

    Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.

    Daylight Saving Time Starts, LA County's AI Homelessness Pilot, And LA's Oscar Watch Parties — The Sunday Edition
    Daylight saving time begins today, so we're bringing you a look at efforts to get rid of the time change in California. Los Angeles County is experimenting with artificial intelligence to predict who will become unhoused. And if you need some last-minute plans to watch the Oscars, we've got you covered.

    Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 11:00
    There are still votes to be counted, but Janice Hahn declared victory last night in her bid for another term on the LA County Board of Supervisors. LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia announced that his office will conduct an audit of Inside Safe, Mayor Karen Bass's flagship program to address homelessness. And Venice is known for its funky boardwalk, Muscle Beach, and its laid back style, but a new museum dedicated to the beach neighborhood wants to focus on other voices.

    Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.

    City Audits Inside Safe Program, Janice Hahn Declares Victory, and Venice's New History Museum — The Saturday Edition
    There are still votes to be counted, but Janice Hahn declared victory last night in her bid for another term on the LA County Board of Supervisors. LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia announced that his office will conduct an audit of Inside Safe, Mayor Karen Bass's flagship program to address homelessness. And Venice is known for its funky boardwalk, Muscle Beach, and its laid back style, but a new museum dedicated to the beach neighborhood wants to focus on other voices.

    Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 6:57
    Kenneth Mejia says he will audit Mayor Karen Bass's program to get unhoused Angelenos off the street. The Coast Guard investigates a new oil sheen off the coast of Huntington Beach. Chino Valley Unified school board tweaks gender ID notification policy. Plus, more.

    Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.    

    City Controller To Audit Mayor's 'Inside Safe' Program, Possible Oil Spill in Huntington Beach, — The P.M. Edition
    Kenneth Mejia says he will audit Mayor Karen Bass's program to get unhoused Angelenos off the street. The Coast Guard investigates a new oil sheen off the coast of Huntington Beach. Chino Valley Unified school board tweaks gender ID notification policy. Plus, more.

    Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.    

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:39
    Federal judge plans to rule that LA misled plaintiffs about promises to clear encampments and add shelter beds. A controversial voter ID ballot measure in Huntington Beach is on track to pass. Time change coincides with Sunday's Oscars.

    Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.    

    Judge To Find LA Misled About Encampment Promises, Is OC Voter ID Measure Enforeceable? & Sunday's Academy Awards: What's New This Year — The A.M. Edition
    Federal judge plans to rule that LA misled plaintiffs about promises to clear encampments and add shelter beds. A controversial voter ID ballot measure in Huntington Beach is on track to pass. Time change coincides with Sunday's Oscars.

    Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.    

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 6:59
    Questions linger over millions in tax dollars given to the nonprofit led by O.C. Supervisor Andrew Do’s daughter. Costs tied to the LAPD’s 2021 botched fireworks explosion exceeds $10 million. Big Bear's famous eagle eggs are past due to hatch. Plus, more.

    Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.   

    Mystery Grows Over OC Nonprofit's Use of Tax Dollars, LAPD Firework Explosion Costs City $10M+, & Eagle “Pip Watch” Remains Quiet — The P.M. Edition
    Questions linger over millions in tax dollars given to the nonprofit led by O.C. Supervisor Andrew Do’s daughter. Costs tied to the LAPD’s 2021 botched fireworks explosion exceeds $10 million. Big Bear's famous eagle eggs are past due to hatch. Plus, more.

    Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.   

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:22
    An OC nonprofit sends mixed signals amid pressure to account for millions from taxpayers. The armorer on the set of the movie "Rust" convicted of involuntary manslaughter. "Barbie" is touring with a live orchestra this summer, with a stop in LA.

    Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.   

    LAist Uncovers New Details In OC Supervisor Investigation, "Rust" Weapons Supervisor Found Guilty & Barbie Hits The Road - The A.M. Edition
    An OC nonprofit sends mixed signals amid pressure to account for millions from taxpayers. The armorer on the set of the movie "Rust" convicted of involuntary manslaughter. "Barbie" is touring with a live orchestra this summer, with a stop in LA.

    Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.   

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:30
    The latest election results in LA and Orange Counties. Several key races are potentially heading for runoffs in November, including incumbent DA George Gascón, and LA City Councilmembers Kevin de Leon and Nithya Raman. The Senate race heats up. Plus, more.

    Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.  

    Several Key LA Races Face Potential Runoffs, U.S. Senate Race To Replace Feinstein Heats Up — The P.M. Edition
    The latest election results in LA and Orange Counties. Several key races are potentially heading for runoffs in November, including incumbent DA George Gascón, and LA City Councilmembers Kevin de Leon and Nithya Raman. The Senate race heats up. Plus, more.

    Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.